Koichi Furuya / Furuya Pottery Factory ｜ Rough-edged horizontal carving rice bowl (small)

This is a small version of the "Rough Rimmed Horizontal Carving Rice Bowl" by ceramic artist Koichi Furuya, whose studio is located in Shigaraki. This is a powdered tea bowl with attractive roughly carved comb patterns.

Shigaraki is known as a place that produces high-quality clay. The traditional techniques cultivated over a long history have been passed down to the present day. It is counted as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan.

Furuya Pottery has long been a leader in Shigaraki pottery. It enhances any dish and can be used freely and without hesitation. Every day, he works on creating elegant and warm "white powdered tableware."

Available in two sizes

The roughly carved rim rice bowl is available in two sizes: large and small. The size shown on this page is small. It's a good idea for families and couples to have both large and small ones.
[Perfect size for women and small children]

Appetizing rice bowl

Furuya Koichi's rice bowls are elegant, warm, and somewhat rustic in appearance. A rice bowl that enhances the food will whet your appetite, and if you add accompaniments such as tsukudani or shiokara, I feel like I could eat as much rice as I want.

White ware made from powdered powder

Koichi Furuya's powdered pottery has a gentle, soft and very tasteful appearance. The clay is shaped into a shape using red clay, then coated with white decorative mud, glazed and fired. At Furuya Seitosho, we use our own blend of specially selected "soil" and "glaze." All our products are handmade.

Rough Edge Horizontal Carving

The roughly carved teeth on the powdered white vessel give it an even richer look. The elegant and warm atmosphere is unique to Furuya.

Two firings

It is generally said that powder-glazed ware is weak and absorbent, making it prone to stains. For this reason, at Furuya Ceramics, we perform two firings, the final firing and the bisque firing. By doing this twice, the powder-drawn finish will remain intact, but its strength will increase and it will be less likely to stain. This process, which spares no effort or time, comes from Furuya's desire for people to "feel free to use lots of tableware that will enhance the flavor of their food."

Furuya Seitosho Koichi Furuya Furuya Seitosho has a workshop in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Koichi Furuya is the third generation owner. He has been making pottery for generations, focusing on "white tableware" that enhances food and can be used freely on a daily basis. His soft and warm "Kohiki white tableware" made with his own clay and glaze has fans all over the country and fascinates many people.
Click here for a list of works by Koichi Furuya (Furuya Ceramics)

[Commitment to white tableware] (Quoted from the Furuya Ceramics website)
White tableware brings out the best in any dish and can be used freely and generously. We work every day to create elegant and warm "powdered white Japanese tableware." Clay is essential in making "white Japanese tableware." We carefully cultivate our own unique clay, which we then use to mold on the potter's wheel and into tatara clay. The gentle, rustic earthenware flavor that peeks out from beneath the surface of the pottery gives it great depth. We hope you will use our Japanese tableware in your daily life and experience the warmth it exudes. If you enjoyed it, I would be more than happy.
[Photo of our visit to the studio] We were kindly shown around. Each piece is carefully crafted.


The rice bowls enhance the flavor of the food and stimulate the appetite, and if you add some accompaniments such as tsukudani or shiokara, you'll feel like you can eat as many bowls of rice as you want. The small size is just right for women and small children.

[Product name] Fuchiara horizontal carving rice bowl (small)
[Size (approx.)] Φ109*H61mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 150ml
Weight (approx.): 164g
[Material] Ceramic (made with a unique blend of clay and glaze)
[Country of Origin] Made in Japan

● Before you purchase
・Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc. Please enjoy these as the unique characteristics of each product, which is one of a kind in the world.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
- There may be pinholes, crazing, uneven glaze or running.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.

● Handling Instructions
・Microwave oven ○ Dishwasher × Dish dryer × Oven × Direct flame ×
When you first start using it, wash it lightly with detergent and use it as is.
- Boiling the product in rice washing water can help prevent stains, but please be aware that the color may change until it is completely dry.
When serving oily or dark-colored foods, quickly soak the plate in water to moisten it before using, which will help prevent stains.
- Because it is absorbent, it may turn grey or develop spots when soaked in water, but please rest assured that it will return to its original state once it dries completely.
・After use, dry thoroughly before storing. This will prevent mold and stains.
- The bottom has been treated, but please use a mat or something similar just in case.